SITE DATA COLLECTION
PORTLAND, ME
SALEM, MA
VINTAGE ROW HALIFAX, NS
The row of seven house turned business above were denied heritage status from the province and are slated for demolition summer 2024. These buildings are of significant value to the local business community, and are a well-know destination for locals and tourists alike.
CASE STUDY
NEWFOUNDLAND STORE
There is a pattern emerging in the redevelopment of Halifax specifically that comes with gentrification; the loss of community convenience stores. These buildings also fall in the category that is seemingly forgotten as part of Nova Scotian built heritage; mid-century buildings.
The sale of the building that was home to the Newfoundland grocery store garnered a massive reaction from its community, and indicated a pattern of closure of community staples.
I found many more examples of this pattern happening across Canada, along with articles attempting to show the value of these spaces.
An article on tools for tenants and residents facing the effects of gentrification.
Interesting points on how street art contributing to gentrification.